Synopsis
Brian Barney is an outdoor writer for Eastmans. He is an adventure bowhunter that spends over 100 days a year hunting our public lands. He has a wealth of knowledge hunting western big game and has a knack for harvesting huge mind blowing trophies.
Episodes
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Episode 345: High Country Mulies Solo With Brian Barney
11/08/2022 Duration: 01h01minDescription: In this episode Brian is just hours away from leaving on a hunt. He goes in depth on hunting high country mulies, about the mindset going into it, the dangers and how to navigate them safely. He then gets into finding deer and what he is looking for in a stalk. Last, he dives deep into the "red zone". What to do, what speed to move, how to read the mannerisms of deer. This is a great solo episode where Brian is all fired up to go hunting.
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Episode 344: All In With Tony Trietch
04/08/2022 Duration: 01h16minIn this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Tony Trietch. Every year Tony leaves his house for months at a time to hunt out West. He hunts multiple species in multiple states. The guy knows a thing or two about consistent success. Brian and Tony chat over how he has structured his life to get the time to chase his western hunting dreams. They also talk over his extensive scouting and how he finds giants. Along with that, how the guys keep their heads right and having the ability to problem solve on a hunt. This is a great episode and a must listen for western hunters.
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Episode 343: Hawaii, Scouting and Stalking With Brian Barney
28/07/2022 Duration: 01h12minIn this episode Brian sits down for a solo recording. He talks a bit about his work-life, handling stress and finding balance. Then he gets into his recent Hawaii bowhunt and how much fun he had. He talks about his encounters, fun with buddies and tells the stories behind a couple of his harvests. Lastly, he gets into next level stalking. He talks about keeping the element of surprise, a higher knowledge of the wind and using the topography. This is a classic solo episode of EE.
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Episode 342: Archery Mulies With Isaac Aleman
21/07/2022 Duration: 01h07minIn this episode Brian sits down with Isaac Aleman from BRCC. The guys both love to hunt mule deer with their bows so the episode is centered around that. They talk about hunting mulies back in the day, resources they used and mistakes they made. They also talk about family and balance and their motivation behind hunting. This is a great back and forth all about hunting the elusive mule deer.
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Episode 341: Bowhunting Mulies With Matt Bateman
14/07/2022 Duration: 01h24minIn this episode Brian sits down with his buddy Matt Bateman. Matt is one of those guys that is consistently successful with his bow. He hunts multiple species but both men share a love for mulies. The conversation goes into what it takes to find success. The guys talk about mindset, persistence and patience. They discuss the "red zone" and nuances of the stalk. They also get into broadheads and personal preferences as far as design and performance. This is a great in depth bowhunting podcast.
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Episode 340: Spot And Stalk Is An Art With Dillon Ness
07/07/2022 Duration: 01h24minIn this episode Brian sits down with his good buddy Dillon Ness. Dillon is a die hard bowhunter and knows how to get it done on trophy critters. The guys talk over his recent spot and stalk bear and what it took to get it done. Along with that they dive deep on stalking elk, targeting large herd bulls. Also they talk about hunting mule deer both early and late. This is a great conversation between a couple good friends.
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Episode 339: Western Adventures With Hunter McWaters
30/06/2022 Duration: 01h14minIn this episode Brian sits down with Hunter McWaters from the Hunter's Quest Podcast. The guys have a great discussion all about western adventure hunting. They talk about antelope, mule deer and elk. They chat about the challenges of both archery and rifle hunts. They also chat about a trip Hunter did on Kodiak for Sitka blacktails and how Brian missed out on an opportunity to go chase them with his bow. It's another great episode this week on EE.
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Episode 338: Everything Mule Deer With Jaden Bales
23/06/2022 Duration: 01h19minIn this episode Brian sits down with Jaden Bales to talk about everything mule deer. Both of these guys absolutely love chasing mulies. They are both students of the game of western hunting and it comes out in this conversation. They dive in-depth on locating mule deer in the backcountry. They also talk about when is the right time to stalk and that critical in close red zone. A great podcast all about the elusive mule deer.
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Episode 337: Power of Positivity With Mike Merrill
16/06/2022 Duration: 01h15minIn this episode Brian sits down with fellow backcountry hunter Mike Merrill. Mike is constantly working on being his best. He is extremely motivated and disciplined. He works a full time job, has a family and still makes sure he gets his workouts in day in, day out. We dive into the power of positivity and where motivation comes from. It makes for a great conversation this week on EE.
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Episode 336: Professional Athlete and Bowhunter Kevan Miller
09/06/2022 Duration: 01h14minIn this episode Brian sits down with Kevan Miller. Kevan played professional hockey and has just recently retired. He is hooked on bowhunting and now spends a bunch of his time enjoying it. The guys had a great conversation about tough hunts and the challenges that come up. They chat about execution and being at our best for those moments. They also talk over the adventure of hunting and comradery between friends. This is a fantastic episode of Eastmans' Elevated.
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Episode 335: Public Land Grind With Josh Jenni
02/06/2022 Duration: 01h30minIn this episode Brian sits down with fellow DIY public land hunter Josh Jenni. The guys talk over the public land grind and what it takes to find consistent success. They chat about late season hunts, the challenges they face and what a good opportunity it is. They also touch on elk, early season hunts and desert sheep with a bow. It's more great back and forth between a couple friends on this week's episode.
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Episode 334: Gear and Bowhunting with David Brinker and Brice Bishop
26/05/2022 Duration: 01h03minEdited Description: In this episode Brian sits down with David Brinker and Brice Bishop. The guys have a great conversation diving into niche gear for the backcountry hunter. They talk about the gear that has made the biggest difference in their comfort and hunting. They also dive deep into mindset, grit, and perseverance. It's a great conversation full of backcountry hunting gems.
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Episode 333: Mountain Savvy With Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller
19/05/2022 Duration: 01h05minIn this episode Brian sits down with Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller. The guys talk about building a good base of wood sense. They explain why you must have this base to be successful in the mountains. They talk about navigation, self care, storms and predators. They also get into building their hunting skill set. This knowledge base is what separates the consistently successful hunters from the masses. It's another great conversation this week on EE.
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Episode 332: Special Forces to Backcountry Hunter with Mike Glover
12/05/2022 Duration: 48minIn this episode Brian sits down with Ike Eastman and Mike Glover. Mike is the founder of Fieldcraft Survival, a special forces military veteran and backcountry hunter. The guys talk over his journey into hunting and some of the skills and mindset that he has brought from his military training. Mike Glover is an amazing human and the guys have a great conversation all about the adventure of backcountry hunting.
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Episode 331: Life As A bowhunter solo with Brian Barney
05/05/2022 Duration: 01h10minIn this episode Brian sits down for a solo episode. He talks about life and balance between work, family and bowhunting. He talks about personal moves he is making and plans for the future. Then he gets into hunting spring bears, high country mule deer and mountain hunting Elk. Its been a while since Brian sat down for a solo so he catches everyone up on what he has been up to.
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Episode 330: Building The Perfect Hunting Arrow With Vector
28/04/2022 Duration: 01h10minIn this episode Brian sits down with Isaac Smith from Vector Arrows. The guys talk about what goes into the perfect hunting arrow. They talk about weight, aerodynamics, components and fletching's. They also talk about penetration, range forgiveness and wind drift. They go into broadheads, performance and more. Everything you want to know about hunting arrows is in this podcast.
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Episode 329: Three Bowhunters with Jason Matzinger
21/04/2022 Duration: 01h11minIn this episode, Brian sits down with Dan Pickar and Jason Matzinger. The guys talk about filming hunts and being able to tell a story through videography. They chat about the new age of hunting and how to still get your own experience in spite of sharing it with thousands of viewers. Eventually, they get into the nitty gritty of bowhunting elk and mule deer. This is a great episode with three likeminded bowhunters.
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Episode 328: It's All Mental With Brad Marchand Of The Boston Bruins
14/04/2022 Duration: 01h22minIn this episode, Brian sits down with professional hockey player Brad Marchand. Brad loves western bowhunting, so the guys hit it off right away. He is at the absolute top of his game in an extremely competitive sport. The guys talk about the correlation between hockey, bowhunting and life. They talk about impostor syndrome, confidence and self improvement. This is a fascinating conversation between a couple like minded bowhunters.
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Episode 327: Technical Hunting Clothing with Kryptek
06/04/2022 Duration: 56minThis week Brian sits down with Butch Whiting from Kryptek along with Ike Eastman. Butch and Ike are old friends so its a fun episode to listen to. They talk about Kryptek gear, fit, performance, camo patterns and about how the idea of Kryptek started and how the relationship between Kryptek and Eastmans' was forged. Butch is a charismatic and knowledgeable guy and Ike is a character, putting the pair togehter makes for a great conversation. Don't sleep on this episode! This episode of Eastmans' Elevated was recorded live at The Western Hunting Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. To watch the live recording on the Eastmans' YouTube channel, click here: https://youtu.be/0o2CbBtYp1Y
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Episode 326: A Killer Archery Set Up With Earl Stroh
31/03/2022 Duration: 01h18minIn this episode Brian sits down with Earl Stroh from Cutter Stabilizers. Earl is extremely knowledgeable about archery set ups. The guys go in depth on building a killer western bowhunting rig. They talk over bows, components, accessories, what works and what doesn't. If you've got questions about bow set up and tuning this is a must listen episode.